The Joys of Adopting Puppies

Who wouldn’t want a puppy? Even the kid with the pet dander allergy wants a puppy. No human being can possibly resist a cute, cuddly, innocent little face that’s looking up and wants to be taken home. A puppy’s face is enough to thwart any evil — that may be an exaggeration, but the point is that a young dog is too darn adorable to not get. So chances are that you will eventually buy one.

When you do, you’re going to need to base your decision off some criteria. Chevromist, professional breeders based in Melbourne, say that a checklist would be helpful to ensure that you are buying a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder. Chevromist’s breeds include purebred dogs and designer breed dogs. Among them are the Miniature Dachshunds, Japanese Spitz, Cavalier King Charles, Golden Retrievers, Cavoodles (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Poodle), Pugaliers (Pug and Cavalier King Charles), Groodles(Golden Retriever and Poodle), and Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever and Poodle), just to name a few.

The Melbourne-based breeder offers this checklist of things to consider when you are buying a pup.

Vaccinations
Has the pup been vaccinated against diseases? You want to be sure that your cute little Puggle or charming Japanese Spitz is not going to get sick with distemper, hepatitis, or canine parvovirus. Once your pup gets infected with any of the mentioned diseases, it could prove to be very devastating for your little pet and pretty costly for you. So save yourself the anxiety and make sure your puppy has been vaccinated.

Vet Checked Equals Health Checked
A licensed veterinarian will, naturally, have checked a pup that has received vaccinations. The check-up will assess the puppy’s condition and whether you, as the future owner, will need to do other things to keep the pup healthy and happy or not. Maybe your adopted Beagle or Shih-poo needs a special diet. Whatever your puppy needs, your vet will help you determine it.

Microchipped
Puppies can be active little buggers. When you’re not looking and if you’ve got a pretty flimsy gate, your puppy could explore the outdoors and get lost. A microchip that contains his information (i.e., his name and unique code, which corresponds to a national database that bears your address and contact details) will reunite you with your lost puppy.

Chevromist Kennels further encourages those who are buying or adopting puppies to make sure the pup has been wormed. You should also enquire how the breeder intends to deliver your purchased pup and what it will cost you, if you require delivery. And lastly, get proper care information from the breeder so you are assured that you are dealing with a reputable breeder who cares about the ongoing welfare of your puppy.

Next to owning a bike (or a videogame console or a mobile phone), having a dog is probably the most persistent request you can ever get from your kid. Why not? Dogs are cute and loyal and just so darn adorable. They will greet you at the door, be the happiest member of the family when you get home, and will be at your side when you seem sad.

But still you have your doubts because some dogs are just too challenging for some families. Different breeds of dogs have different characteristics that may or may not be suitable for your little ones or for a big family. So when choosing a breed of dog, you need to consider your lifestyle, the age of your kids, your willingness to groom and train, and the size of your family.

Chevromist, well-known professional breeders in Melbourne, have wide-ranging breeds of puppies, all of which get the proper vaccinations at the age of 6 weeks. The professional breeders even have designer breed dogs, which combine two different breeds in one pup, for instance, the Beaglier, which is a mix of Beagle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. For kid-friendly or family-friendly dogs, try the following breeds:

Beagliers
Chevromist’s description of this amazing dog is that it can get along with everyone, even with kids who may get a little too rambunctious. Beagliers are robust, good-natured, and they won’t mind a bit of rough play in the backyard. However, they may require more frequent brushing to keep the level of shed hair to a minimum.

Labradoodles
One of the most popular designer breeds, the Labradoodle is playful, loving, obedient, and reliable – and they love to please their ownerss. Known as the canine Einstein, you can teach the Labradoodle a trick or two and he would instantly get it. Here’s the best part: Labradoodles can get along with kids while making excellent watchdogs.

Puggles
Their flat and wrinkly muzzles make them so distinctively cute. The Puggle was bred to be with people, making this breed ideal for families with kids. They are cheerful, wonderful around strangers, and they won’t mind kids who love to pester dogs. The Puggle’s appearance with a longer muzzle makes it less susceptible to respiratory problems, particularly in extreme weather. The Puggle will shed, so it may not be ideal for kids with allergies.

Chevromist Kennels offers a lot more kid-friendly dogs but whichever breed you end up choosing, know that dogs can have beneficial impacts on your kids. Taking care of dogs will help your kids develop responsibility, empathy, and nurturing skills. And when they spend time with their beloved Labradoodle, Puggle or Beaglier outdoors, your kids can improve their health and wellbeing. More information on this website.

For a lot of people, their reliable and constant companion is not necessarily a husband, wife, or a sibling — rather, it’s a devoted, furry little creature. When it comes to unconditional love, pets can definitely beat out humans; they do not judge you, nor do they complain if at times you’re too busy to spend time with them (they surely feel bad, but they understand that there are more important things you need to take care of).

If you want this type of life companion, a puppy is the perfect choice. Why a puppy, and not an adult? Well, adult dogs are also great but sometimes, they’re already set in their ways (just like adult humans), and it’s tougher to establish a relationship with them especially if they had previous owners that developed some unfavourable habits in them. But if you adopt a puppy, you can take full responsibility of his character and habit formation to better secure your relationship. Likewise, you are better informed about his health requirements, so you can actually take care of him really well.

So aside from having a loyal companion, what are the other joys of adopting a puppy? According to Chevromist Kennels, the list can go on and on, but the best ones are listed below.

• You can rely on him for physical comfort. Puppies are natural “snugglers” — they like to be hugged, scratched and have their bellies rubbed. So when you’re feeling cold and blue, a cuddle session with your pup will restore the warmth in your heart… and body.
• The pup will always make your return from anywhere a reason for celebration. Cute barking, nuzzling, incessant wagging of the tail, kissing, and smiles that won’t go away – all these will remind you are loved and special.
• If you have a lot of love and friendship to share, and no human to give them to you quite as unconditionally as a dog will. You can direct this love and friendship to your pup and have your feelings reciprocated tenfold.
• The breeders at Chevromist claim that you’ll get some much needed exercise with your canine companion. He will want to be walked and you can count on it that he will not be satisfied with just walking forever – eventually, he’ll have you running and breaking a sweat. He’ll demand other games when he gets tired of all that running and walking. You have a loving companion that doubles as a workout buddy that knows how to mix things up.
• Your dog can help you socially. Studies reveal that dogs are social catalysts; they prompt people to go out more, and for some reason, dog owners always attract a lot of attention, which can be the start of new relationships.